How are lipids absorbed in the body?
What will be an ideal response?
Short- and medium-chain fatty acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Longer-chain fatty acids and other remnants of fat digestion are packaged into chylomicrons, which transport them through the lymphatic system until they enter the bloodstream.
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The chemical reaction that produces acrylamide in certain foods requires the following:
A. sugar, aspartame, and high heat. B. sugar, asparagine, and high heat. C. sunlight, asparagine, and sugar. D. sunlight, asparagine, and low heat. E. None of these are correct.
Fat cells that have more mitochondria and less stored fat are called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Motivational interviewing is an example of which type of domain used in the nutrition intervention process?
a. Nutrition education b. Food and nutrient delivery c. Coordination of nutrition care d. Diagnostic labeling e. Nutrition counseling
In holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency, what vitamin supplement is used as treatment and to prevent serious complications?
a. thiamin b. riboflavin c. biotin d. niacin e. folic acid